This is Scam Times Episode #1 October 12th 2009 Today we will be talking about Anthony Morrison’s Advertising Profits from Home and attempt to explain what you are getting yourself into. We will be covering what this book and website really entails. I am sure you have probably seen the infomercial and are interested in what it can do for you. We will go over some flaws that I have seen so far in this program and let you draw your own conclusions.
Show Notes:
- What you get when you buy
- What is Affiliate Marketing
- Conversions and Traffic
- Pay Per Click to drive Traffic
- Competition and Cost per Customer
- Natural Traffic and Organic Search Results
- North Carolina & New York Affiliate Legality problems with Sale’s Tax
- You can make money but….
- Questions & Comments
Now this is Scam Times first podcast so don’t be too brutal to me and let me know if you have questions or comments. You can post any comments about this podcast here on this post. Hope you enjoy it. Now here is the podcast.
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I found this to be a really fair assessment, exactly what I was looking for before I purchase an item. My only complaint is that by calling it “Scam Times”, you’re implying that all of these offers are scams and you will only be reviewing systems you think are rip-offs. I’d like to think that if you did find a system that you thought might be worth the investment of time and money, that you’d mention this instead of either 1) not saying you think it’s a good deal or 2) choosing not to review it all.
Judging by the podcast it seems that you are fairly knowledgable about affiliate maketing concepts, and you break it down in a very common sense way; which I greatly appreciate.
I was almost snookered into jumping into Mr Morrison’s instructional program “Advertising Profits from Home” … I actually did call and submitted my credit info into the computer prompted call system … after which there seemed to be around five or six attempts to get further authorizations for numerous “upsells”… high dollar charges ($197 bucks for the “free website” set-up) or getting 30 day trial access to his website and newsletter thereafter billed as a $29.95 monthly recurrant charge… aspects of the program that apparently need to be purchased to get the “real deal” on how it is all done; also the initial cost was not simply the $19.95 + shipping as the infomercial implied, but $39.85 as you must pay an additional $10 bucks shipping and handling for the “free motivational book” that is included without getting any option to decline it. I was hoping that there might be a final confirmation dialogue in the computer prompts to decline all charges but that was not an option either. By the time I got off the phone I had a queasy feeling in my stomach and knew that what Mr Morrison was peddling was not going to work for me, and called my credit card company to deauthorize the pending sale, and was informed that I must contact the merchant before attempting to cancel the charge, to whit, I got the same deal as you … after several attempts to contact them at their merchant phone number it does not seem they bother to answer any calls regarded to billing and selecting that option (#2 in the menu) gets a message simply stating … “messages are not being accepted to this mailbox” … long story short … I informed the credit card company that repeated attempts to contact the merchant were not successful, so they reverted the sale and are issuing me a new card.
Now my only worry is them selling my personal information to other marketing hucksters.
Anyway, you have a great site and have saved me from making a horrible mistake.
@Ohm51 I am glad everything worked out for you on getting the charges reversed and thank you for your comments.
I have been looking desperately to find a system that could generate sales of my recordings which I thought maybe this morrison fella was real and after reading your blogs glad I didn’t.
I know we are always going to tout what we are, what we do and how great we think we are but I believe that people will and friends already do love my music. I’m distributed worldwide digitally itunes, amazon etc…but not enough sales…how to I convert my traffic to actual downloads not just a listen. Is there an inexpensive way for me to accomplish this. I have a facebook page, linked in and a twitter account…can you steer me in the right direction so when I’m done recording my next release I can get out the gate full blast.
Thank you for any feedback
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Whew! Saw his infomercial this morning and was tempted to call, but thought I’d check him out first. I’ve been downsized and I’m in pre-foreclosure and have been looking for ways to increase my income to meet my mortgage company’s loan modification guidlines.
Glad I followed my instinct to do research first and ran across your site. Keep up the good work.
Roz
Whew! I’m glad I found your podcast. I too almost called the number. I have some extra time and was looking for a good internet business as well. Glad I didn’t call!
Thanks for your investigation. I got the book and what was sent with it and did pay the $39.85. When I discovered that his book wasn’t really all that clear on the money he asks for to begin this business, or on the actual work itself, I ignored it. Then I got a call today from one of the salesman (read hucksters) who “pre-qualified” me for the further investment after assuring me that Anthony is making huge money doing this business. Feeling uncomfortable, I decided to investigate online to see if this is legitimate. Thanks to you and all who write in, I am not committing any further money to this “too good to be true” scheme.
I think the money Anthony makes is from the book and the people who “invest” in his system and not the system itself.
I do not understand any of the HTML tags and attributes or if they are required here. I just called the Anthony Morrison line 1-866-621-1532 Ext 980 to activate a website and an account for the website and I was referred to Mr. Mark who wanted $400.00 to $1,000.00 for me to be properly educated to make use of the website for affiliate marking. I was told by the order I would be given a website address to activate a website http://www.activatemywebsite.com and http://www.affiliatesystem.us/myaccount but told I could not get the assistance from them I must contact customer support on [email protected] or call 1-866-520-7289. The web address did not give me a link? I ended up with contacting you by the web address http://www.advertisingprofits.nmrdirect.com@google ? I do not believe that Anthony Morrison company will actully help me acquire any income unless I attempt to invest money in his company more than for his books offer of 19.95 and 9.95 for shipping. So far no website has been given to me. I am a senior, retired tiring to earn my 9 social security quarters, but this program of Mr. Morrison may not be able to help me. I may have to go back to college to see if any such means are possible to earn money on the internet. I sure would like to do typing at home, but I signed up for typing at home with two companies and sent them funds to register with them on the internet and I never got my money back or heard from them every again. I registered for stuffing and mailing envelopes and paid for the necessary materials, but never heard from them but once, but not one envelope to stuff to acquire income. I wish I knew about work for a call center from home. Thank you for your comments. I will read Mr. Morrison books, but I will not try to give him any more funds for his program to earn money through affiliate marking program.
I know you posted this MONTHS ago….but when you stated that you wish you knew about work for a call center from home, I felt the need to respond. Hopefully you will somehow be notified of my reply. There are several call center companies that will hire you from home and they are completely legit.
1- http://www.apply.westathome.com/index.html
2-http://www.alpineaccess.com/en/
3-http://www.liveops.com/
4-http://www.arise.com/
Hopefully this is some help to you. There is also a company which hires you to “rate” websites, based on their guidelines. It requires a LOT of studying, but when I applied they were paying $14.50 per hour. They send you a HUGE information packet to learn, and the test itself is quite difficult. I passed test 1, but failed test 2 unfortunately. Better luck to you :) It was a bit hard for me with a rowdy 4 year old and a teething infant screaming all day, haha.
http://www.lionbridge.com
Good Luck, hope this helps you :)
Thank you for posting this information. I too saw the infomercial making all of the promises to make money by his proven techniques. How do these people sleep at night knowing that they lie about everything they say???
I too thought the infomercial could be my way to icrease my retirement and social security income.However after calling in the night before,I found a $166.95 charge on my debit card.I called to cancel ,but was persuaded to look into the package that would arrive in a few days.I did,hoping that this was thehonest-to-goodness real thing.Instead,it wasconfusing and filled with morechargeable hype;looking for more investment $$.The Sucess Academy-only trying to interviewyou for possible investment rangesfom 1000-50,00.I was looking to earn money not to invest in Anthny Morrison’ s entrpreneurialenterprises.This senior will have to forfeit some of the initial costs but not my monthly income.thanks-wish I found you soonerGood for anthony,but not me!
I too bought the anthony Morrison books .
The website is free but if youo cannot understand how to set it up, thats how they get you! Of course people will call in for their ridiculous fee!! I would not! I would read the books and
chalk it off as one learned experience..
Glad to check the site!
Anthony is a big talker but not good enough for me to believe him without looking him up.
Thank you for the site
keep the good work.
Ohm51 explains it better than the blog. That’s the information I was looking for.
Well, I have to say, I can’t believe how stupid I’ve been to think that I could really make monies this way. I have been working with Anthony Morrison for about 3 months. I bought the whole system for more money than I care to say. Of course I tried to cancel but they promised me that I would make it all back in 6 months or they would give me my money back. Now I have all this debt and have to figure out a way to pay it all back. It’s such a shame how they bully you into thinking that you can really make money when you really have no idea what you are doing . It’s just a scheme for him to get rich. Buyer’s beware…..
I NEED TO KNOW HOW MUCH MONEY I NEED TO START I AM TRYING TO COME UP WITH THE MONEY TO START I AM OUT OF WORK FOR A YEAR NOW
Changed my mind, I would like to cancel my order please.
OMG just last night I was watching the infomercial on this guy and like many people was tempted to call, today I started doing my homework on this program and what a nice surprise to have come across your site with all these wonderful info on the “$19.95 guy.”
Thank you for informing us about all these abusive and greety scammers!!!! thanks to you Mr. Morrison is $19.95 less richer tonight!!!!! : )
I too lost money including non-published shipping charge on his free motivational book, and while on the sign-up phone call (all recorded) I gave a single incorrect response to the VIP informational website membership for 29.95, which I called and canceled after speaking to their huckster caller, who admitted that the program he was selling to get me into a special group of affiliates would cost me $1000.00 up front and an additional $2000.00 paid for out of future profits on a monthly basis that I would earn as part of the special affiliate system, provided I had made any profits, otherwise they would charge my card.
At that point, the word Pyramid entered my mind and I ended the conversation.
Having found your blog and podcast only confirmed the fact that there would never be any real profits in this setup. Thanks for the concise info. Keep look for the next crook. Good work.
Thank you for the insights into the “real deal” with the Anthony Morrison sham. I too have unfortunately shelled out the $39.95 to purchase the book. After opening the box and reading the “How To Activate Your Website” information sheet, I excitedly proceeded to the computer to do just that. However, when I submitted the website info, I notice your blog! I’m glad I saw your blog even before I went to the site of yet another huckster interested only in taking honest people’s hard earned money and not helping them at all.
I responded to the Anthony pitch and gave them my credit card #. Suspecting a scam I called them back but was told they could not reverse my order and to call the customer service #. I did so but they “could not take my call” because it was a week-end. So I then called my bank and cancelled out my debit card account and will get a new # this week. All of this occurred on Sat. 07/24 and I’m not sure if I have been successful. I’m not sure that I contacted my bank soon enough and if I was not successful that I can get the charges reverted by my bank. Today is Sun. 07/25/10. Bruce
Do you have any advice for me? Immediately after my mistake I went to the internet and found out that you had pegged “Anthony” as a scam. So now I’m waiting for my bank to open tomorrow AM 07/26. Thanks very much for alerting me to this “horror show”. Bruce
WELL I did not see this in time ,but now I well stop ty so much dear. well u please look into JOHN STALVEY works for NUMIS and they do have the BBB with them . Havent done anything with them YET , Looks GOOD lol ty DEAR
@Liz, It is called Scam Times due to my other posts about this program, who is running the program, who is behind the program Donald Barret and friends and a few other reasons, If I found one of these systems that was worth mentioning it was a good deal I would probably recommend it to my readership. My readership is people who are looking for a home based business, my goal is to protect them from all the various scams and shams that are out on the internet. If you have any that you feel worthy of a review let me know, I can not afford to purchase them all however to review them.